Mother India's Cafe
17 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Mother India Cafe, and many name it among their top Indian picks in Edinburgh. Two commenters highlight its tapas-style plates for sharing, and a couple of others point to good value. The main caveats are that one diner finds it pricey, and another diner feels it is acceptable rather than standout.
Address
Mother India's Cafe Edinburgh, 3-5 Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Spiced haddock, Lamb chops
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/JaffyCaledonia in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024portion
Recommends Mother India Cafe; its tapas-style portions let you share several dishes.
- Recommendsu/BeerAndBeard in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Places Mother India second, behind Gautams.
- Recommendsu/Alex6534 in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2025value
Calls the two-person offer good value, with starters, mains and a side included.
- Mixedu/hiimUGithink in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025taste
Says Mother India was acceptable, though not especially good.
- Recommendsu/Southern-Unit in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024taste
Praises Mother India's food and flavours, which come as small shared plates, but says it's pricey.
- Recommendsu/hereforagoodtimez in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Includes Mother India in a list of suggestions, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/SoberWill in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Lists it among their personal favourites.
- Recommendsu/Rude_Cheesecake_3058 in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024
Suggests it for a group despite not being local cuisine, and rates it very good.
Show all 18 cited comments
- Recommendsu/uNameorsomething in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025
Says they have consistently had a good experience there.
- Recommendsu/Lippyyin in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024
Agrees with the Mother India pick and says nothing tops it.
- Recommendsu/jesus_mooney in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025value
Chooses this whenever possible and rates it highly for its value.
- Recommendsu/Klutzy-Ad-2034 in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025
Lists it among Indian restaurants they've enjoyed.
- Recommendsu/DiskoPunk in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Lists Mother India as one of two suggested options.
- Recommendsu/AccomplishedRole3794 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024taste
Recommends the spiced haddock at Mother India's Cafe.
- Recommendsu/notbroke_brokenin in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Recommends the lamb chops here, which are prepared with yoghurt and herbs.
- Recommendsu/rynrs in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Lists Mother India among top choices.
- Recommendsu/sticlebrick101 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2024
After visiting, says Mother India Cafe was amazing and recommends it to others.
- Recommendsu/Kirstemis in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2024
Rates Mother India as excellent, placed alongside David Bann's as a top pick.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.